The Southern Song Dynasty Wufeng Tower is located at the foot of Laouxiong Mountain in the southeast of Changzhi County, facing Shen Mountain and backed by Xian Ridge. With picturesque landscapes, serene surroundings, exquisite architecture, and a majestic presence, it is a major Taoist site in the Shangdang region. In June 2006, it was designated as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. Wufeng Tower was first built during the Song Dynasty, reconstructed in the 42nd year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty…
Era: Song, Ming, Qing, and Republic of China Address: Changcun Village, Yincheng Town, Changzhi County, Changzhi City The temple complex follows a two-courtyard, quadrangle layout, facing south. The central axis features the main hall and the passing hall, while the stage is located about 50 meters south outside the temple courtyard, with only the foundation remaining. Bell and drum towers, as well as east and west wing rooms, are situated on both sides of the temple courtyard...
Zhao Village Jade Emperor Temple (Fifth Batch, Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: Jin, Ming, Qing, and Republic of China Address: Zhao Village Jade Emperor Temple, Zhongyang Township, Zhangzhi County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province. The temple’s founding date is unknown. According to extant inscriptions within the temple, it was renovated in the 48th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1783). The existing structures all date from the Qing Dynasty. The temple follows a single-courtyard layout, facing south with its back to the north. The site currently retains...
Banshee Cave is actually a suspended natural limestone karst cave with unfathomable depths, reputed to be the "Number One Bottomless Cave in the World." Inside, towering stalactites and grotesque rock formations take on a myriad of shapes. There are hundreds of natural formations, such as the Golden Melon Chandelier, Fish Leaping into the Deep Pool, Water Monster Emerging from the Cave, Little Demon Nursing, Group of Demons Seated in the Hall, and Golden Vase Overflowing with Wine — all formed over millions of years without any artificial carving...
Zhenze Palace is located in Shengjiao Village, Huguan County, and was first built in the early years of the Qianyu era during the Tang Dynasty. It underwent renovations during the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The palace enshrines two goddesses known as the "Zhenze Goddesses." Locals refer to them as "Granny," and it is said that they are sisters to the "Granny" in Gaoping County. Gaoping County, located in the southern part of Shangdang, is the site where the legend of Nüwa mending the sky took place. According to experts from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences...
Zituan Mountain, named for the frequent purple haze lingering over its peaks, is recorded in the *Luan'an Prefecture Annals* as follows: “The Zituan of the Song Dynasty and later is the same as the Baodou of the Tang Dynasty and earlier.” In ancient times, there was a saying, “Southern Wuyi, Northern Baodou,” and today over a hundred poems praising Zituan remain. The religious culture within the scenic area is primarily represented by Taoist culture, mainly centered on the Baiyun Cave of Zituan Mountain, along with Buddhist cultural relics at the ruins of Yungai Temple...
Site of the Defensive Battle of the Militia's Cave Dwellings in Changxing Village during the Anti-Japanese War (First Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Era: Anti-Japanese War Address: Changxing Village, Dongjingling Township, Huguan County During the Anti-Japanese War, Changxing Village was located in an area where enemy forces, puppet troops, and die-hard nationalists intersected. It also served as a frontline position for the anti-Japanese government led by the Communist Party. Under the leadership of the Party…
Sha Ku Ruins (Third Batch of Provincial-level Protected Sites) Era: Neolithic Age Location: West of Sha Ku Village, Huangshan Township, Huguan County The site is situated on a earthen mound in the northwest of Sha Ku Village, distributed along terraced fields according to the terrain. It stretches approximately 150 meters from east to west and 100 meters from north to south, covering an area of about 15,000 square meters. Ash pits are exposed on the cliff faces, and the cultural deposit layer reaches a thickness of 1…
Qin Village Dongyue Temple (Qin Village Dongyue Temple [Fourth Batch Provincial-level Protected Site]) Era: Yuan Dynasty Location: Qin Village, Longquan Town, Huguan County. The date of establishment is unknown, but it was renovated in the 27th year of the Wanli reign during the Ming Dynasty (1599). The temple faces south and has a two-courtyard layout, with a covered walkway and the main hall situated along the central axis. It covers an area of 1,100 square meters. The main hall is built on a 1-meter-high platform...
Tianxian Temple (Tianxian Temple, Fourth Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties Address: Zhuangtou Village, Jinzhuang Town, Huguan County Established in the first year of the Jianlong era of the Song Dynasty (960 AD), the temple has undergone multiple renovations during the Ming and Qing periods. It faces south and is built against a mountain, covering an area of 2,000 square meters. The existing structures mainly include the mountain gate, bell and drum towers, passageway pavilion, incense pavilion, main hall, and more…
Zhenze Erxian Palace (Zhenze Erxian Palace) (Fifth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: Yuan Dynasty Address: Shengjiao Village, Shuzhang Town, 45 kilometers southeast of Huguan County Zhenze Palace, commonly known as Erxian Temple or Granny Temple, was first built in the second year of the Qianning era (895) during the reign of Emperor Zhaozong of the Tang Dynasty. It was renovated during the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and by the 30th year of the Qianlong reign in the Qing Dynasty (1765), it had taken the form of...
The Qinglong Gorge Original Ecology Nature Scenic Area is located in Dahe Village, Huguan County, Shanxi Province. It combines natural landscapes such as green mountains, clear waters, canyons, caves, and thrilling rafting, along with cultural attractions including the Taihang Mountain National Geological Museum, Mountain Pass Strongholds, and historical war inscriptions. The tour takes about 4 hours. The area enjoys a mild and pleasant climate, with dense tree cover...
is one of the main attractions of Wangmang Gorge, located east of Xiaotianqiao. Built along a cliff face over 300 meters high, it features more than 1,300 steps and a winding staircase with nine twists and eighteen turns—hence the name "Eighteen Turns." As you climb the steps, you’ll encounter many scenic spots along the way, such as the Hidden Image of Emperor Liu Xiu, with his facial features clearly visible; the Taoist Stele of the Supreme Old Lord, situated against the mountain…
The Black Dragon Pool-Zituan Mountain Scenic Tourism Area is located within the "Black Dragon Pool–Zituan Mountain–Zhenze Palace Scenic Area" of the Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon Natural Scenery Tourism Area (a national forest park). It is situated in the southeastern part of Huguan County, Shanxi Province, 64 kilometers from Changzhi City, 250 kilometers from Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, 280 kilometers from Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, …
Dahe Village is located at the border of Shanxi and Henan provinces, in the southeast of Huguan County, Changzhi City, in the heart of the Taihang Mountain Tourism Development Zone. It neighbors the Qinglong Gorge Scenic Area of the Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon. Situated at an altitude of over 400 meters, the village yields two harvests per year. With a population of around 800, most villagers make their living through tourism-related businesses, making it an ideal destination for tourism development. Over the years...
Houchang Changle Temple, a Buddhist sacred site, is located in Changping Village, Houchang County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province. Address: Changping Village, Houchang County, Changzhi City. Type: Temple. Recommended visiting time: 2-3 hours. Ticket information: Free admission. …
For thousands of years, myths and legends about Nuwa “melting stones to patch the sky” and “the brother and sister becoming husband and wife” have been widely circulated and are widely loved. People often simply enjoy, savor, or ponder these beautiful and captivating tales without seriously investigating or reflecting on their origins or background...
The Changzhi Shennong Statue is located on East Laoding Mountain in Changzhi City and stands 39 meters tall, making it the tallest bronze statue of Emperor Yan in Asia. Inside the statue, there is a spiral staircase. Visitors can enter through the entrance at the back of the statue (entrance fee: 5 RMB), located beneath the statue, and ascend step by step via the internal spiral staircase. At the top of the Shennong Statue on Laoding Mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Changzhi…
Shanxi Huguan Canyon National Geopark is located in the eastern part of Huguan County, in the middle section of the Taihang Mountains in southeastern Shanxi Province. It is a comprehensive geopark that primarily features a cluster of canyons with unique structural landforms, water landscapes, and typical geological profiles, while also emphasizing both cultural history and ecology. The park serves as a hub for scientific research, public education, and sightseeing. The geopark begins from the Shanxi Plateau...
Fengshan Tianqi Temple (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Yuan and Qing Dynasties Address: Fengshan Village, Jidian Township, Huguan County, Changzhi City Fengshan Tianqi Temple’s founding date is unknown. The existing main hall is a remnant from the Yuan Dynasty, while the other structures date to the Qing Dynasty. The entire temple faces south and has a two-courtyard layout, covering an area of 1,220 square meters. The central axis currently features structures arranged from south to north...